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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 207.18 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 207.18 and 87.98 is: 121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 207.18 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/207.18 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 207.18 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 18,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226.66/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.40

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