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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 212.51 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 212.51 and 88.50 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 212.51 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/212.51 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 212.51 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 18,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807.14/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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