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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.27, 205.98 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.27, 205.98 and 87.12 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.27 : 205.98 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.27/205.98 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.27x = 205.98 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.27x = 17,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945.71/149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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