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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.44 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.44 and 117.51 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.44 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.44 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.44 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 24,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728.80/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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