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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 208.20 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 208.20 and 121.82 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 208.20 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/208.20 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 208.20 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 25,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362.92/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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