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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.61, 213.22 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.61, 213.22 and 113.15 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.61 : 213.22 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.61/213.22 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.61x = 213.22 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.61x = 24,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,125.72/154.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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