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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.66, 206.52 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.66, 206.52 and 87.50 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.66 : 206.52 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.66/206.52 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.66x = 206.52 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.66x = 18,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070.50/149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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