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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 212.56 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 212.56 and 119.23 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 212.56 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/212.56 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 212.56 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 25,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,343.53/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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