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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 207.91 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 207.91 and 121.27 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 207.91 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/207.91 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 207.91 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 25,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.64/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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