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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 210.60 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 210.60 and 117.50 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 210.60 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/210.60 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 210.60 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 24,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,744.45/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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