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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 213.24 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 213.24 and 113.22 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 213.24 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/213.24 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 213.24 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 24,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,143.46/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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