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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 213.52 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 213.52 and 119.74 is: 165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 213.52 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/213.52 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 213.52 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 25,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,566.88/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.19

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