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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 213.02 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 213.02 and 119.43 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 213.02 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/213.02 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 213.02 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 25,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440.98/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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