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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.05 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.05 and 111.50 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.05 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.05 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.05 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 23,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,531.81/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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