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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.81 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.81 and 88.41 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.81 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.81 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.81 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 18,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372.48/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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