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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 212.14 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 212.14 and 88.23 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 212.14 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/212.14 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 212.14 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 18,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718.02/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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