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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 213.06 and 85.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 213.06 and 85.39 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 213.06 = 85.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/213.06 = 85.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 213.06 × 85.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 18,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.19/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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