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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 213.44 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 213.44 and 84.72 is: 116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 213.44 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/213.44 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 213.44 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 18,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082.21/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.92

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