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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154, 212.46 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154, 212.46 and 112.64 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154 : 212.46 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154/212.46 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154x = 212.46 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154x = 23,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931.49/154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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