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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 212.57 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 212.57 and 88.55 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 212.57 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/212.57 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 212.57 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 18,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,821.57/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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