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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.36 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.36 and 88.82 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.36 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.36 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.36 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 18,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,506.54/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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