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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.49 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.49 and 119.07 is: 164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.49 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.49 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.49 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 25,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301.18/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.11

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