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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 230.52 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 230.52 and 88.62 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 230.52 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/230.52 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 230.52 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 20,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428.68/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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