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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.51, 207.70 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.51, 207.70 and 88.30 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.51 : 207.70 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.51/207.70 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.51x = 207.70 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.51x = 18,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339.91/150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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