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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.67, 212.16 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.67, 212.16 and 112.44 is: 155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.67 : 212.16 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.67/212.16 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.67x = 212.16 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.67x = 23,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854.71/153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.23

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