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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 211.92 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 211.92 and 112.16 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 211.92 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/211.92 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 211.92 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 23,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,768.95/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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