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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.64 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.64 and 119.68 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.64 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.64 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.64 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 25,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,448.76/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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