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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 212.83 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 212.83 and 113.00 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 212.83 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/212.83 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 212.83 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 24,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,048.44/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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