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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 212.43 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 212.43 and 119.02 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 212.43 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/212.43 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 212.43 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 25,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,282.36/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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