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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 212.76 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 212.76 and 84.23 is: 116.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 212.76 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/212.76 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 212.76 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 17,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921.55/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.24

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