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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.00, 212.49 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.00, 212.49 and 88.49 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.00 : 212.49 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.00/212.49 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.00x = 212.49 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.00x = 18,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.77/154.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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