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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 208.39 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 208.39 and 88.86 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 208.39 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/208.39 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 208.39 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 18,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518.26/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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