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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 212.52 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 212.52 and 110.47 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 212.52 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/212.52 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 212.52 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 23,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,476.53/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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