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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 212.85 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 212.85 and 88.76 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 212.85 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/212.85 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 212.85 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 18,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.06/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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