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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 212.92 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 212.92 and 88.86 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 212.92 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/212.92 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 212.92 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 18,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,920.07/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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