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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 212.74 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 212.74 and 110.63 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 212.74 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/212.74 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 212.74 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 23,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535.68/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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