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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 207 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 207 and 87.87 is: 121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 207 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/207 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 207 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 18,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189.09/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.21

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