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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.38, 211.70 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.38, 211.70 and 111.85 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.38 : 211.70 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.38/211.70 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.38x = 211.70 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.38x = 23,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678.65/153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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