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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.22, 212.68 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.22, 212.68 and 112.76 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.22 : 212.68 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.22/212.68 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.22x = 212.68 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.22x = 23,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980.45/154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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