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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 213.08 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 213.08 and 117.51 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 213.08 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/213.08 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 213.08 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 25,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,038.44/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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