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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 213.76 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 213.76 and 84.97 is: 117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 213.76 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/213.76 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 213.76 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 18,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,162.60/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.25

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