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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 213.06 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 213.06 and 84.46 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 213.06 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/213.06 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 213.06 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 17,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,995.15/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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