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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 212.78 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 212.78 and 88.70 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 212.78 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/212.78 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 212.78 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 18,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872.74/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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