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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 212.64 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 212.64 and 114.75 is: 158.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 212.64 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/212.64 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 212.64 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 24,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400.44/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.35

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