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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.06, 212.67 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.06, 212.67 and 119.44 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.06 : 212.67 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.06/212.67 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.06x = 212.67 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.06x = 25,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,401.30/154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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