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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 207.91 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 207.91 and 88.49 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 207.91 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/207.91 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 207.91 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 18,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,396.92/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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