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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 213.03 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 213.03 and 88.89 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 213.03 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/213.03 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 213.03 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 18,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,936.24/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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