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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.63 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.63 and 115.29 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.63 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.63 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.63 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 24,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513.54/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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