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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 207.39 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 207.39 and 88.11 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 207.39 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/207.39 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 207.39 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 18,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273.13/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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