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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 207.26 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 207.26 and 88.01 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 207.26 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/207.26 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 207.26 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 18,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241.75/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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