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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 212.66 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 212.66 and 88.62 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 212.66 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/212.66 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 212.66 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 18,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,845.93/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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