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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 213.34 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 213.34 and 117.52 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 213.34 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/213.34 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 213.34 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 25,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071.72/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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