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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.42 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.42 and 88.86 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.42 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.42 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.42 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 18,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.20/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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