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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.74 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.74 and 88.66 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.74 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.74 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.74 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 18,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.57/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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