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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 213.21 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 213.21 and 117.57 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 213.21 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/213.21 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 213.21 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 25,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.10/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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