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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 213.44 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 213.44 and 88.29 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 213.44 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/213.44 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 213.44 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 18,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843.55/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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