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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 207.86 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 207.86 and 88.47 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 207.86 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/207.86 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 207.86 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 18,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388.93/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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