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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 212.86 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 212.86 and 112.89 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 212.86 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/212.86 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 212.86 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 24,029.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,029.77/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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