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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 206.98 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 206.98 and 91.87 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 206.98 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/206.98 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 206.98 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 19,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015.25/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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