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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 208.04 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 208.04 and 88.59 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 208.04 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/208.04 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 208.04 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 18,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,430.26/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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