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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 207.85 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 207.85 and 88.44 is: 122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 207.85 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/207.85 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 207.85 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 18,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,382.65/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.03

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