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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 208.75 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 208.75 and 88.27 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 208.75 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/208.75 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 208.75 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 18,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426.36/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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