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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 212.49 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 212.49 and 119.03 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 212.49 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/212.49 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 212.49 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 25,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,292.68/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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