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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 212.59 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 212.59 and 88.55 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 212.59 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/212.59 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 212.59 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 18,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823.56/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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