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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.40 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.40 and 88.88 is: 122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.40 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.40 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.40 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 18,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522.59/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.65

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