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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 205.92 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 205.92 and 87.07 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 205.92 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/205.92 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 205.92 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 17,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,928.42/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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