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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 207.48 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 207.48 and 88.20 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 207.48 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/207.48 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 207.48 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 18,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299.74/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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