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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.61 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.61 and 88.59 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.61 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.61 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.61 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 18,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,835.12/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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