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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 213.20 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 213.20 and 117.75 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 213.20 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/213.20 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 213.20 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 25,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,104.95/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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