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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.40 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.40 and 85.64 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.40 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.40 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.40 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 18,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275.58/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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