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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.94, 212.43 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.94, 212.43 and 84.94 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.94 : 212.43 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.94/212.43 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.94x = 212.43 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.94x = 18,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,043.59/153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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