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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.27, 206.01 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.27, 206.01 and 87.11 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.27 : 206.01 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.27/206.01 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.27x = 206.01 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.27x = 17,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,944.50/149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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