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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 212.18 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 212.18 and 88.26 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 212.18 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/212.18 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 212.18 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 18,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726.57/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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