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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.53, 213.18 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.53, 213.18 and 113.10 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.53 : 213.18 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.53/213.18 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.53x = 213.18 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.53x = 24,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,110.66/154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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