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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.93, 214.08 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.93, 214.08 and 113.62 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.93 : 214.08 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.93/214.08 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.93x = 214.08 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.93x = 24,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323.77/154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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