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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.15, 212.78 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.15, 212.78 and 119.18 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.15 : 212.78 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.15/212.78 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.15x = 212.78 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.15x = 25,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359.12/154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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