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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 211.44 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 211.44 and 111.66 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 211.44 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/211.44 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 211.44 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 23,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609.39/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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