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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.84, 211.93 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.84, 211.93 and 112.27 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.84 : 211.93 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.84/211.93 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.84x = 211.93 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.84x = 23,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793.38/153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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