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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 213.26 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 213.26 and 88.97 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 213.26 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/213.26 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 213.26 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 18,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.74/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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