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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.17, 212.58 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.17, 212.58 and 112.74 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.17 : 212.58 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.17/212.58 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.17x = 212.58 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.17x = 23,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966.27/154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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