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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 211.28 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 211.28 and 111.80 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 211.28 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/211.28 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 211.28 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 23,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,621.07/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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