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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 207.98 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 207.98 and 88.52 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 207.98 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/207.98 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 207.98 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 18,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.39/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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