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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 212.89 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 212.89 and 84.33 is: 116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 212.89 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/212.89 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 212.89 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 17,952.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,952.48/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.37

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