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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 230.68 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 230.68 and 88.80 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 230.68 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/230.68 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 230.68 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 20,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,484.38/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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