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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.23, 212.63 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.23, 212.63 and 115.35 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.23 : 212.63 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.23/212.63 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.23x = 212.63 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.23x = 24,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526.29/154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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