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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.66 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.66 and 113.45 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.66 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.66 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.66 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 24,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,238.66/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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