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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 213.04 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 213.04 and 119.27 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 213.04 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/213.04 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 213.04 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 25,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407.62/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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