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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 213.02 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 213.02 and 112.46 is: 155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 213.02 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/213.02 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 213.02 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 23,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956.23/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.05

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