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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 213.24 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 213.24 and 115.63 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 213.24 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/213.24 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 213.24 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 24,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,656.94/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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