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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.14, 212.70 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.14, 212.70 and 85.14 is: 117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.14 : 212.70 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.14/212.70 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.14x = 212.70 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.14x = 18,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,109.28/154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.49

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