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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 207.39 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 207.39 and 87.27 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 207.39 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/207.39 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 207.39 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 18,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098.93/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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