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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 208.22 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 208.22 and 88.76 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 208.22 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/208.22 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 208.22 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 18,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,481.68/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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