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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 211.72 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 211.72 and 111.41 is: 153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 211.72 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/211.72 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 211.72 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 23,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587.32/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.67

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