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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 212.95 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 212.95 and 85.31 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 212.95 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/212.95 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 212.95 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 18,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166.76/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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