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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 208.46 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 208.46 and 88.89 is: 122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 208.46 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/208.46 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 208.46 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 18,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,530.01/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.67

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