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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.11 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.11 and 87.93 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.11 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.11 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.11 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 18,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210.74/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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