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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.39 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.39 and 120.90 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.39 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.39 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.39 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 25,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,073.45/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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