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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 230.35 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 230.35 and 88.73 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 230.35 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/230.35 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 230.35 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 20,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438.96/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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