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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.62 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.62 and 117.33 is: 161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.62 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.62 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.62 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 24,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945.80/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.74

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