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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 229.51 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 229.51 and 88.06 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 229.51 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/229.51 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 229.51 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 20,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209.86/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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