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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 207.01 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 207.01 and 86.99 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 207.01 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/207.01 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 207.01 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 18,007.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,007.55/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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