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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 213.06 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 213.06 and 88.92 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 213.06 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/213.06 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 213.06 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 18,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,944.39/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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