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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 229.70 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 229.70 and 88.16 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 229.70 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/229.70 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 229.70 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 20,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250.35/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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