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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.40, 212.94 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.40, 212.94 and 110.74 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.40 : 212.94 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.40/212.94 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.40x = 212.94 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.40x = 23,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580.98/154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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