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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.19, 212.80 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.19, 212.80 and 88.71 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.19 : 212.80 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.19/212.80 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.19x = 212.80 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.19x = 18,877.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877.27/154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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