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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 212.96 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 212.96 and 110.88 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 212.96 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/212.96 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 212.96 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 23,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,613.00/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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