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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 213.04 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 213.04 and 116.48 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 213.04 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/213.04 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 213.04 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 24,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,814.90/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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