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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.60 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.60 and 121.20 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.60 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.60 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.60 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 25,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,161.12/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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