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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 212.81 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 212.81 and 113.01 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 212.81 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/212.81 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 212.81 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 24,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049.09/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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