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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 212.92 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 212.92 and 87.91 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 212.92 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/212.92 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 212.92 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 18,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,717.52/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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