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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.21 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.21 and 88.72 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.21 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.21 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.21 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 18,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,472.39/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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