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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.58, 230.17 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.58, 230.17 and 88.54 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.58 : 230.17 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.58/230.17 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.58x = 230.17 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.58x = 20,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379.67/153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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