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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 207.49 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 207.49 and 88.19 is: 121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 207.49 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/207.49 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 207.49 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 18,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,298.10/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.71

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