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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.04, 212.58 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.04, 212.58 and 85.04 is: 117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.04 : 212.58 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.04/212.58 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.04x = 212.58 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.04x = 18,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,077.80/154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.36

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