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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 205.85 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 205.85 and 87 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 205.85 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/205.85 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 205.85 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 17,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908.95/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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