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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.98, 212.49 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.98, 212.49 and 88.48 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.98 : 212.49 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.98/212.49 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.98x = 212.49 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.98x = 18,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800.05/153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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