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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.71, 206.62 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.71, 206.62 and 87.54 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.71 : 206.62 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.71/206.62 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.71x = 206.62 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.71x = 18,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087.51/149.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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