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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.69 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.69 and 84.18 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.69 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.69 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.69 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 17,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,903.42/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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