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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 207.44 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 207.44 and 87.31 is: 120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 207.44 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/207.44 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 207.44 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 18,111.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111.29/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.49

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