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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 208.19 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 208.19 and 88.71 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 208.19 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/208.19 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 208.19 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 18,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,468.53/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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