Iphone backup location on new macbook pro

I re installed my MacBook Pro and wiped all data/information from the hard drive.
I backed up everything, including my iphone backups to add to itunes, but the mobilesync folder isn't there.
Can anyone help me find the location of the folder? (I'm using Lion)

I've actually replaced my pro with the new 13" air.  I found that I could restore the phone with the icloud backup via the phone instead of the computer.  this was great, however now I cant sync my iphone with the new macbook air without erasing all on the iphone
I tried moving my preferences from my imac to the new air, along with the mobilesync backups - it worked for my ipad and I can sync that with no issues.  However once again the iphone wont do it.
Is there a way of restoring the phone to sync with this computer and then restore the backup so I get all my messages - however would this render it not able to sync with my air again?
Appreciate any comments

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