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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 212.53 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 212.53 and 88.48 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 212.53 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/212.53 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 212.53 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 18,804.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,804.96/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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