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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 212.37 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 212.37 and 110.37 is: 152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 212.37 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/212.37 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 212.37 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 23,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,439.28/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.09

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