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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 213.08 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 213.08 and 88.94 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 213.08 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/213.08 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 213.08 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 18,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949.83/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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