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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.33, 206.06 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.33, 206.06 and 87.12 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.33 : 206.06 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.33/206.06 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.33x = 206.06 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.33x = 17,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951.51/149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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