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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.49 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.49 and 122.91 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.49 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.49 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.49 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 25,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502.60/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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