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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 212.72 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 212.72 and 110.80 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 212.72 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/212.72 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 212.72 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 23,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569.38/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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