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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.76 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.76 and 115.20 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.76 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.76 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.76 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 24,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509.95/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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