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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.39 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.39 and 116.04 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.39 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.39 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.39 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 24,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761.78/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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