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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 212.42 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 212.42 and 88.47 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 212.42 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/212.42 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 212.42 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 18,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,793.02/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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