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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 212.10 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 212.10 and 88.22 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 212.10 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/212.10 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 212.10 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 18,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,710.40/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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