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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 207.14 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 207.14 and 87.95 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 207.14 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/207.14 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 207.14 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 18,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216.49/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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