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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.77 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.77 and 114.73 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.77 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.77 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.77 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 24,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,410.04/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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