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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 208.21 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 208.21 and 88.73 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 208.21 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/208.21 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 208.21 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 18,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,474.47/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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