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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 229.55 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 229.55 and 88.20 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 229.55 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/229.55 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 229.55 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 20,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245.87/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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