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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.95 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.95 and 88.81 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.95 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.95 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.95 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 18,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,911.67/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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