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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 207.32 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 207.32 and 88.09 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 207.32 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/207.32 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 207.32 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 18,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261.86/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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