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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 212.80 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 212.80 and 88.71 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 212.80 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/212.80 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 212.80 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 18,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877.49/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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