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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 213.66 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 213.66 and 111.24 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 213.66 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/213.66 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 213.66 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 23,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,767.54/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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