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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 212.54 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 212.54 and 118.75 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 212.54 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/212.54 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 212.54 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 25,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238.89/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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