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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.63 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.63 and 85.86 is: 118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.63 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.63 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.63 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 18,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256.41/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.49

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