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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 213.05 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 213.05 and 88.90 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 213.05 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/213.05 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 213.05 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 18,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939.61/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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