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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.91, 212.43 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.91, 212.43 and 88.42 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.91 : 212.43 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.91/212.43 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.91x = 212.43 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.91x = 18,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783.06/153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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