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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.72, 213.36 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.72, 213.36 and 111.08 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 213.36 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/213.36 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 213.36 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 23,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,700.03/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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