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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 208.21 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 208.21 and 91.88 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 208.21 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/208.21 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 208.21 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 19,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130.33/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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