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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.72, 206.60 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.72, 206.60 and 87.55 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.72 : 206.60 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.72/206.60 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.72x = 206.60 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.72x = 18,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,086.80/149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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