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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.99 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.99 and 87.84 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.99 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.99 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.99 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 18,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182.00/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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