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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.13, 212.83 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.13, 212.83 and 115.52 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 212.83 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/212.83 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 212.83 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 24,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,584.77/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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