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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.89, 212.40 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.89, 212.40 and 88.43 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.89 : 212.40 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.89/212.40 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.89x = 212.40 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.89x = 18,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782.53/153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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