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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 212.83 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 212.83 and 119.41 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 212.83 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/212.83 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 212.83 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 25,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413.20/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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