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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 212.94 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 212.94 and 115.64 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 212.94 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/212.94 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 212.94 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 24,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,624.38/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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