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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 213.47 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 213.47 and 119.58 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 213.47 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/213.47 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 213.47 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 25,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,526.74/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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