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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.56 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.56 and 122.18 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.56 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.56 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.56 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 26,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,092.76/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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