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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 213.19 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 213.19 and 115.14 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 213.19 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/213.19 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 213.19 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 24,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546.70/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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