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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.43, 230.11 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.43, 230.11 and 88.29 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.43 : 230.11 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.43/230.11 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.43x = 230.11 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.43x = 20,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316.19/153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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