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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 212.61 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 212.61 and 117.54 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 212.61 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/212.61 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 212.61 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 24,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,990.18/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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