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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 213.48 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 213.48 and 115.94 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 213.48 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/213.48 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 213.48 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 24,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.12/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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