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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.46 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.46 and 115.02 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.46 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.46 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.46 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 24,437.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437.15/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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