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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 207.60 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 207.60 and 88.27 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 207.60 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/207.60 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 207.60 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 18,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,324.00/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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