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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.91, 212.44 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.91, 212.44 and 88.43 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.91 : 212.44 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.91/212.44 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.91x = 212.44 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.91x = 18,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,784.79/153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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