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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.62 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.62 and 88.42 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.62 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.62 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.62 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 18,888.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,888.28/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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