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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.87 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.87 and 88.77 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.87 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.87 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.87 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 18,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896.47/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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