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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 213.23 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 213.23 and 113.09 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 213.23 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/213.23 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 213.23 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 24,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112.55/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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