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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 213.37 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 213.37 and 119.71 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 213.37 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/213.37 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 213.37 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 25,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542.52/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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