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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 213.15 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 213.15 and 84.52 is: 116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 213.15 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/213.15 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 213.15 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 18,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014.91/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.63

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