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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.14 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.14 and 87.08 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.14 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.14 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.14 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 18,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036.28/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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