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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 214.04 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 214.04 and 88.69 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 214.04 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/214.04 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 214.04 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 18,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983.21/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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