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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 214.48 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 214.48 and 88.12 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 214.48 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/214.48 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 214.48 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 18,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900.18/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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