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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 230.09 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 230.09 and 88.35 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 230.09 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/230.09 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 230.09 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 20,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328.01/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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