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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.78, 213.03 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.78, 213.03 and 113.27 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.78 : 213.03 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.78/213.03 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.78x = 213.03 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.78x = 24,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128.84/154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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