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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 207.04 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 207.04 and 87 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 207.04 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/207.04 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 207.04 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 18,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012.48/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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