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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.34 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.34 and 87.42 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.34 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.34 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.34 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 18,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,038.24/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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