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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 213.04 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 213.04 and 88.89 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 213.04 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/213.04 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 213.04 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 18,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,936.06/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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