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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 291.85 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 291.85 and 119.54 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 291.85 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/291.85 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 291.85 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 34,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887.75/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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