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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.41, 213.17 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.41, 213.17 and 112.92 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.41 : 213.17 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.41/213.17 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.41x = 213.17 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.41x = 24,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,070.59/154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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