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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.24 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.24 and 117.67 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.24 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.24 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.24 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 25,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091.95/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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