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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 207.14 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 207.14 and 87.94 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 207.14 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/207.14 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 207.14 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 18,215.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215.89/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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