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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 208.50 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 208.50 and 88.93 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 208.50 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/208.50 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 208.50 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 18,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541.91/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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