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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 208.08 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 208.08 and 88.64 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 208.08 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/208.08 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 208.08 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 18,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,444.73/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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