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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.79 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.79 and 88.40 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.79 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.79 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.79 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 18,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,368.93/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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