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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.33, 213.07 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.33, 213.07 and 119.29 is: 164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.33 : 213.07 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.33/213.07 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.33x = 213.07 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.33x = 25,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,417.12/154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.69

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