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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 208.52 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 208.52 and 88.93 is: 122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 208.52 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/208.52 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 208.52 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 18,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,543.68/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.73

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