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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 207.34 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 207.34 and 88.16 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 207.34 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/207.34 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 207.34 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 18,278.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278.33/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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