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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 213.30 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 213.30 and 117.42 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 213.30 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/213.30 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 213.30 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 25,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045.69/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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