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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.20, 205.88 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.20, 205.88 and 87.05 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.20 : 205.88 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.20/205.88 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.20x = 205.88 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.20x = 17,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921.93/149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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