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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 208.19 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 208.19 and 88.68 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 208.19 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/208.19 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 208.19 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 18,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,463.29/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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