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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.60 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.60 and 112.62 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.60 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.60 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.60 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 23,943.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.25/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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