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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 212.91 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 212.91 and 112.97 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 212.91 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/212.91 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 212.91 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 24,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052.44/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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