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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 210.80 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 210.80 and 117.65 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 210.80 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/210.80 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 210.80 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 24,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,798.98/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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