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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 208.09 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 208.09 and 88.61 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 208.09 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/208.09 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 208.09 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 18,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439.18/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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