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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 213.75 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 213.75 and 113.63 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 213.75 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/213.75 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 213.75 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 24,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,287.34/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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