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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.18, 207.26 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.18, 207.26 and 88.03 is: 121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.18 : 207.26 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.18/207.26 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.18x = 207.26 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.18x = 18,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,245.10/150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.49

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