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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 212.97 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 212.97 and 113.04 is: 155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 212.97 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/212.97 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 212.97 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 24,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074.13/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.84

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