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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.36, 212.79 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.36, 212.79 and 112.96 is: 155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.36 : 212.79 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.36/212.79 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.36x = 212.79 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.36x = 24,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036.76/154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.72

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