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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 207.42 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 207.42 and 87.32 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 207.42 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/207.42 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 207.42 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 18,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,111.91/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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