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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 213.22 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 213.22 and 88.98 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 213.22 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/213.22 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 213.22 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 18,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,970.80/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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