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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.86, 213.48 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.86, 213.48 and 113.46 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.86 : 213.48 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.86/213.48 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.86x = 213.48 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.86x = 24,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,221.44/154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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