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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 230.29 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 230.29 and 88.62 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 230.29 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/230.29 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 230.29 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 20,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,408.30/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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