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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 207.46 and 88.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 207.46 and 88.15 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 207.46 = 88.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/207.46 = 88.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 207.46 × 88.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 18,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287.60/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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