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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.50 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.50 and 119.07 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.50 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.50 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.50 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 25,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,302.19/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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