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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.29 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.29 and 84.62 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.29 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.29 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.29 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 18,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048.60/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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