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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.01, 205.66 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.01, 205.66 and 86.87 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.01 : 205.66 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.01/205.66 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.01x = 205.66 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.01x = 17,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865.68/149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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