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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 212.50 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 212.50 and 112.69 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 212.50 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/212.50 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 212.50 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 23,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946.63/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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