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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 207.81 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 207.81 and 88.43 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 207.81 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/207.81 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 207.81 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 18,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,376.64/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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