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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 212.57 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 212.57 and 88.47 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 212.57 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/212.57 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 212.57 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 18,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805.63/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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