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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 212.98 and 87.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 212.98 and 87.96 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 212.98 = 87.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/212.98 = 87.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 212.98 × 87.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 18,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733.72/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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