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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 212.86 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 212.86 and 88.76 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 212.86 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/212.86 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 212.86 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 18,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893.45/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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