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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.40 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.40 and 110.43 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.40 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.40 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.40 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 23,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455.33/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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