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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.84 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.84 and 111.44 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.84 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.84 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.84 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 23,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830.33/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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