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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.69, 213.47 and 85.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.69, 213.47 and 85.69 is: 118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.69 : 213.47 = 85.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.69/213.47 = 85.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.69x = 213.47 × 85.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.69x = 18,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,291.60/154.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.25

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