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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 212.49 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 212.49 and 112.65 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 212.49 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/212.49 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 212.49 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 23,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937.00/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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