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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.74, 213.93 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.74, 213.93 and 115.86 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.74 : 213.93 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.74/213.93 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.74x = 213.93 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.74x = 24,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,785.93/154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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