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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 213.42 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 213.42 and 117.78 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 213.42 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/213.42 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 213.42 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 25,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136.02/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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