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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.65, 212.04 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.65, 212.04 and 88.14 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.65 : 212.04 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.65/212.04 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.65x = 212.04 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.65x = 18,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,689.21/153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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