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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.71 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.71 and 88.36 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.71 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.71 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.71 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 18,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.63/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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