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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 207.76 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 207.76 and 88.42 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 207.76 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/207.76 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 207.76 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 18,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370.14/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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