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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.58, 211.93 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.58, 211.93 and 88.08 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.58 : 211.93 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.58/211.93 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.58x = 211.93 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.58x = 18,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666.79/153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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