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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 208.43 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 208.43 and 88.87 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 208.43 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/208.43 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 208.43 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 18,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523.32/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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