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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.65 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.65 and 88.58 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.65 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.65 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.65 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 18,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836.54/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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