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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.45, 213.12 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.45, 213.12 and 85.45 is: 117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.45 : 213.12 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.45/213.12 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.45x = 213.12 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.45x = 18,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211.10/154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.91

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