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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 207.41 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 207.41 and 125.59 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 207.41 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/207.41 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 207.41 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 26,048.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,048.62/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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