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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 207.89 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 207.89 and 88.48 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 207.89 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/207.89 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 207.89 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 18,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393.81/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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