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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 208.40 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 208.40 and 88.85 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 208.40 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/208.40 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 208.40 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 18,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,514.85/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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