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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.97 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.97 and 88.82 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.97 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.97 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.97 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 18,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915.55/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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