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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 207.46 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 207.46 and 88.13 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 207.46 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/207.46 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 207.46 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 18,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284.08/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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