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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 230.20 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 230.20 and 88.59 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 230.20 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/230.20 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 230.20 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 20,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,393.42/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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