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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 207.54 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 207.54 and 88.26 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 207.54 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/207.54 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 207.54 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 18,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317.48/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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