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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 207 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 207 and 87.83 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 207 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/207 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 207 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 18,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181.33/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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