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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 212.99 and 110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 212.99 and 110.65 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 212.99 = 110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/212.99 = 110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 212.99 × 110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 23,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,567.34/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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