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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 212.55 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 212.55 and 115.26 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 212.55 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/212.55 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 212.55 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 24,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.51/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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