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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.74 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.74 and 84.94 is: 117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.74 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.74 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.74 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 18,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155.08/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.22

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