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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 212.87 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 212.87 and 119.58 is: 165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 212.87 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/212.87 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 212.87 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 25,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,455.18/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.15

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