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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 207.50 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 207.50 and 122.75 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 207.50 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/207.50 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 207.50 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 25,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469.75/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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