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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 213.54 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 213.54 and 88.34 is: 121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 213.54 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/213.54 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 213.54 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 18,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,862.72/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.91

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