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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 209 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 209 and 88.44 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 209 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/209 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 209 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 18,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,483.96/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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