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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 212.72 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 212.72 and 110.56 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 212.72 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/212.72 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 212.72 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 23,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518.32/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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