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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 207.52 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 207.52 and 88.21 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 207.52 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/207.52 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 207.52 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 18,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305.34/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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