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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 207.24 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 207.24 and 121.52 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 207.24 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/207.24 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 207.24 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 25,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183.80/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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