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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.18, 212.70 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.18, 212.70 and 119.22 is: 164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.18 : 212.70 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.18/212.70 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.18x = 212.70 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.18x = 25,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,358.09/154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.47

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