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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 208 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 208 and 121.76 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 208 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/208 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 208 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 25,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,326.08/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

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