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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 212.82 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 212.82 and 84.27 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 212.82 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/212.82 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 212.82 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 17,934.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934.90/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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