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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 211.08 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 211.08 and 111.76 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 211.08 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/211.08 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 211.08 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 23,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589.74/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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