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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 213.23 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 213.23 and 117.67 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 213.23 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/213.23 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 213.23 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 25,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,090.77/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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