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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 213.24 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 213.24 and 115.28 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 213.24 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/213.24 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 213.24 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 24,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.31/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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