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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.78, 206.69 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.78, 206.69 and 87.62 is: 120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.78 : 206.69 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.78/206.69 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.78x = 206.69 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.78x = 18,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,108.71/149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.90

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