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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 212.92 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 212.92 and 88.85 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 212.92 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/212.92 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 212.92 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 18,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,917.94/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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