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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.65, 210.54 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.65, 210.54 and 117.63 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.65 : 210.54 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.65/210.54 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.65x = 210.54 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.65x = 24,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,765.82/152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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