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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 213.09 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 213.09 and 88.93 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 213.09 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/213.09 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 213.09 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 18,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950.09/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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