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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 211.96 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 211.96 and 88.13 is: 121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 211.96 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/211.96 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 211.96 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 18,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,678.53/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.58

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