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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 207.93 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 207.93 and 88.53 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 207.93 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/207.93 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 207.93 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 18,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408.04/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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