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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 213.65 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 213.65 and 88.44 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 213.65 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/213.65 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 213.65 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 18,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,895.62/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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