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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 206.07 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 206.07 and 87.17 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 206.07 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/206.07 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 206.07 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 17,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963.12/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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