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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 207.30 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 207.30 and 125.61 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 207.30 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/207.30 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 207.30 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 26,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,038.95/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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