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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 212.58 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 212.58 and 112.70 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 212.58 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/212.58 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 212.58 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 23,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958.30/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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