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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 211.98 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 211.98 and 88.13 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 211.98 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/211.98 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 211.98 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 18,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681.80/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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