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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 208.58 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 208.58 and 88.94 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 208.58 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/208.58 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 208.58 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 18,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,549.62/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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