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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 207.33 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 207.33 and 88.05 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 207.33 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/207.33 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 207.33 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 18,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.10/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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