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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 212.56 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 212.56 and 110.36 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 212.56 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/212.56 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 212.56 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 23,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456.78/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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