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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 207.05 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 207.05 and 87.86 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 207.05 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/207.05 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 207.05 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 18,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,190.97/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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