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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.91 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.91 and 88.83 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.91 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.91 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.91 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 18,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912.80/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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