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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 207.93 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 207.93 and 88.49 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 207.93 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/207.93 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 207.93 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 18,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398.69/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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