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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.07, 212.80 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.07, 212.80 and 112.56 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.07 : 212.80 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.07/212.80 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.07x = 212.80 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.07x = 23,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951.70/154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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