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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.03, 212.57 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.03, 212.57 and 112.81 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.03 : 212.57 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.03/212.57 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.03x = 212.57 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.03x = 23,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980.02/154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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