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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 208.17 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 208.17 and 88.68 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 208.17 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/208.17 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 208.17 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 18,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460.52/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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