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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 208.62 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 208.62 and 88.11 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 208.62 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/208.62 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 208.62 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 18,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,381.51/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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