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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.42, 212.98 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.42, 212.98 and 113.14 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.42 : 212.98 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.42/212.98 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.42x = 212.98 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.42x = 24,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095.21/154.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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