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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 212.61 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 212.61 and 112.20 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 212.61 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/212.61 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 212.61 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 23,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854.84/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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