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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 212.90 and 115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 212.90 and 115.19 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 212.90 = 115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/212.90 = 115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 212.90 × 115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 24,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523.91/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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