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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 212.61 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 212.61 and 84.12 is: 116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 212.61 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/212.61 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 212.61 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 17,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885.03/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.08

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