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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 211.83 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 211.83 and 112.25 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 211.83 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/211.83 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 211.83 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 23,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,777.92/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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