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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 214.03 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 214.03 and 111.16 is: 153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 214.03 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/214.03 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 214.03 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 23,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791.57/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.59

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