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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 212.56 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 212.56 and 88.52 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 212.56 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/212.56 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 212.56 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 18,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816.12/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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