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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.03, 229.57 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.03, 229.57 and 88.02 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.03 : 229.57 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.03/229.57 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.03x = 229.57 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.03x = 20,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205.74/153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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