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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 213.69 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 213.69 and 118.16 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 213.69 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/213.69 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 213.69 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 25,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,249.12/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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