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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 213.58 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 213.58 and 117.92 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 213.58 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/213.58 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 213.58 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 25,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185.35/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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