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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 207.16 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 207.16 and 87.95 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 207.16 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/207.16 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 207.16 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 18,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218.69/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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