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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.61 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.61 and 88.99 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.61 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.61 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.61 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 18,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565.25/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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