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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.51, 207.69 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.51, 207.69 and 88.37 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.51 : 207.69 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.51/207.69 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.51x = 207.69 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.51x = 18,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.64/150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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