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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.58 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.58 and 88.71 is: 133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.58 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.58 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.58 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 20,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454.75/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.07

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