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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.43, 206.15 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.43, 206.15 and 87.25 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.43 : 206.15 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.43/206.15 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.43x = 206.15 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.43x = 17,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.15/149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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