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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 213.51 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 213.51 and 117.95 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 213.51 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/213.51 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 213.51 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 25,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,182.44/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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