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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 208.35 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 208.35 and 88.83 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 208.35 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/208.35 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 208.35 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 18,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507.73/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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