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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.09, 212.74 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.09, 212.74 and 119.06 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.09 : 212.74 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.09/212.74 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.09x = 212.74 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.09x = 25,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,328.82/154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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