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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 208.13 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 208.13 and 88.63 is: 122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 208.13 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/208.13 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 208.13 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 18,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446.56/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.31

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