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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 212.74 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 212.74 and 84.22 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 212.74 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/212.74 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 212.74 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 17,917.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,917.53/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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