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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 213.17 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 213.17 and 88.95 is: 122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 213.17 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/213.17 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 213.17 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 18,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.03/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.75

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