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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 213.59 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 213.59 and 84.83 is: 117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 213.59 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/213.59 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 213.59 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 18,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,118.57/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.06

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