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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 213.01 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 213.01 and 113.24 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 213.01 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/213.01 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 213.01 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 24,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,121.25/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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