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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 212.76 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 212.76 and 87.80 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 212.76 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/212.76 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 212.76 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 18,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680.33/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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