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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 230.18 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 230.18 and 88.43 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 230.18 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/230.18 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 230.18 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 20,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,353.22/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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