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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 207.86 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 207.86 and 88.48 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 207.86 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/207.86 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 207.86 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 18,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,391.45/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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