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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 211.85 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 211.85 and 88.01 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 211.85 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/211.85 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 211.85 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 18,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644.92/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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