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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 208.10 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 208.10 and 88.63 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 208.10 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/208.10 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 208.10 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 18,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,443.90/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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