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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 213.20 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 213.20 and 84.55 is: 116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 213.20 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/213.20 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 213.20 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 18,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,026.06/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.68

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