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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 213.10 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 213.10 and 113.29 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 213.10 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/213.10 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 213.10 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 24,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.10/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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