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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 213.94 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 213.94 and 88.68 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 213.94 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/213.94 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 213.94 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 18,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972.20/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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