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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 212.96 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 212.96 and 115.09 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 212.96 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/212.96 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 212.96 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 24,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509.26/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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