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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 211.95 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 211.95 and 88.09 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 211.95 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/211.95 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 211.95 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 18,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,670.15/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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