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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 211.96 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 211.96 and 112.04 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 211.96 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/211.96 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 211.96 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 23,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748.00/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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