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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 212.93 and 88.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 212.93 and 88.80 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 212.93 = 88.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/212.93 = 88.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 212.93 × 88.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 18,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,908.18/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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