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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.93, 206.88 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.93, 206.88 and 87.78 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.93 : 206.88 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.93/206.88 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.93x = 206.88 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.93x = 18,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159.93/149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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