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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 212.22 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 212.22 and 88.29 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 212.22 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/212.22 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 212.22 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 18,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.90/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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