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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 207.68 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 207.68 and 121.48 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 207.68 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/207.68 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 207.68 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 25,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,228.36/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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