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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 207.96 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 207.96 and 88.51 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 207.96 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/207.96 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 207.96 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 18,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406.54/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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