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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.12 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.12 and 121.44 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.12 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.12 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.12 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 25,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152.65/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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