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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 207.41 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 207.41 and 122.70 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 207.41 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/207.41 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 207.41 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 25,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,448.59/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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