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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.64 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.64 and 111.46 is: 153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.64 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.64 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.64 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 23,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,589.39/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.67

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