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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.70, 155.29 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.70, 155.29 and 111.70 is: 155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.70 : 155.29 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.70/155.29 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.70x = 155.29 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.70x = 17,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345.89/111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.29

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