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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.97 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.97 and 85.32 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.97 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.97 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.97 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 18,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170.60/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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