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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 213.37 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 213.37 and 111.15 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 213.37 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/213.37 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 213.37 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 23,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,715.80/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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