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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 213.55 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 213.55 and 84.81 is: 117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 213.55 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/213.55 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 213.55 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 18,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,110.75/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.04

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