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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 213.00 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 213.00 and 88.87 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 213.00 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/213.00 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 213.00 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 18,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,927.91/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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