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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 213.02 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 213.02 and 117.45 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 213.02 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/213.02 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 213.02 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 25,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,019.20/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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