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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 213.68 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 213.68 and 113.35 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 213.68 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/213.68 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 213.68 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 24,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220.09/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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