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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 207.21 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 207.21 and 124.07 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 207.21 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/207.21 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 207.21 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 25,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,707.51/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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