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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.47 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.47 and 88.91 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.47 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.47 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.47 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 18,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535.07/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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