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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.68 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.68 and 113.52 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.68 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.68 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.68 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 24,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256.95/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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