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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 211.06 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 211.06 and 111.48 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 211.06 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/211.06 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 211.06 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 23,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528.97/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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