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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 212.67 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 212.67 and 110.58 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 212.67 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/212.67 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 212.67 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 23,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517.05/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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