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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 213.56 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 213.56 and 88.36 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 213.56 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/213.56 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 213.56 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 18,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870.16/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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