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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 207.95 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 207.95 and 88.50 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 207.95 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/207.95 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 207.95 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 18,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,403.13/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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