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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 212.82 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 212.82 and 110.81 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 212.82 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/212.82 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 212.82 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 23,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,582.58/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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