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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 208.46 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 208.46 and 88.94 is: 122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 208.46 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/208.46 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 208.46 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 18,540.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540.43/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.69

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