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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.56 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.56 and 119.29 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.56 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.56 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.56 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 25,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356.28/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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