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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.83 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.83 and 88.42 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.83 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.83 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.83 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 18,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,376.33/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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