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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 207.51 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 207.51 and 88.21 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 207.51 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/207.51 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 207.51 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 18,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304.46/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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