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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 213.10 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 213.10 and 112.41 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 213.10 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/213.10 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 213.10 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 23,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954.57/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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