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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 212.47 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 212.47 and 88.48 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 212.47 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/212.47 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 212.47 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 18,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799.35/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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