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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 212.85 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 212.85 and 114.98 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 212.85 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/212.85 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 212.85 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 24,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.43/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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