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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 207.30 and 88.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 207.30 and 88.10 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 207.30 = 88.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/207.30 = 88.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 207.30 × 88.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 18,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.13/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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