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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 212.60 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 212.60 and 88.57 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 212.60 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/212.60 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 212.60 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 18,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,829.98/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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