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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 211.11 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 211.11 and 111.65 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 211.11 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/211.11 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 211.11 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 23,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570.43/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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