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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 211.97 and 88.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 211.97 and 88.15 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 211.97 = 88.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/211.97 = 88.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 211.97 × 88.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 18,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,683.65/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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