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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 208.14 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 208.14 and 88.69 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 208.14 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/208.14 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 208.14 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 18,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.49/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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