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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 212.72 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 212.72 and 117.55 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 212.72 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/212.72 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 212.72 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 25,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,005.24/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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