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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 207.93 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 207.93 and 88.54 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 207.93 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/207.93 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 207.93 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 18,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411.10/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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