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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 230.10 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 230.10 and 88.38 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 230.10 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/230.10 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 230.10 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 20,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,336.24/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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