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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.49 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.49 and 119.12 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.49 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.49 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.49 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 25,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310.75/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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