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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.97, 213.68 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.97, 213.68 and 118.11 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.97 : 213.68 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.97/213.68 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.97x = 213.68 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.97x = 25,237.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237.15/154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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