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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 212.62 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 212.62 and 110.50 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 212.62 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/212.62 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 212.62 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 23,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494.51/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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