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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 207.56 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 207.56 and 87.42 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 207.56 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/207.56 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 207.56 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 18,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144.90/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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