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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.54 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.54 and 122.89 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.54 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.54 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.54 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 25,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,504.55/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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