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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 212.44 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 212.44 and 117.11 is: 161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 212.44 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/212.44 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 212.44 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 24,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.79/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.53

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