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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.64 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.64 and 117.53 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.64 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.64 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.64 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 24,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,756.52/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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