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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 211.98 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 211.98 and 88.12 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 211.98 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/211.98 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 211.98 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 18,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,679.68/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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