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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 211.92 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 211.92 and 88.06 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 211.92 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/211.92 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 211.92 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 18,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661.68/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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