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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 208.22 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 208.22 and 85.38 is: 117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 208.22 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/208.22 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 208.22 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 17,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,777.82/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.83

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