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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 207.72 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 207.72 and 88.37 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 207.72 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/207.72 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 207.72 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 18,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355.62/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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