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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.67, 213.50 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.67, 213.50 and 115.34 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.67 : 213.50 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.67/213.50 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.67x = 213.50 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.67x = 24,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,625.09/154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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