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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 213.76 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 213.76 and 115.91 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 213.76 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/213.76 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 213.76 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 24,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,777.17/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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