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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 212.95 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 212.95 and 88.84 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 212.95 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/212.95 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 212.95 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 18,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,918.86/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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