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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 207.85 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 207.85 and 88.45 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 207.85 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/207.85 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 207.85 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 18,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,383.51/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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