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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 212.99 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 212.99 and 119.36 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 212.99 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/212.99 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 212.99 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 25,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422.42/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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