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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.26 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.26 and 88.14 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.26 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.26 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.26 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 18,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,796.74/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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