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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.89 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.89 and 118.22 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.89 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.89 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.89 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 25,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,284.42/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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