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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.66 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.66 and 117.34 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.66 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.66 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.66 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 24,718.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718.84/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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