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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 208.40 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 208.40 and 121.46 is: 167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 208.40 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/208.40 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 208.40 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 25,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310.61/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.67

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