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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.84 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.84 and 111.48 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.84 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.84 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.84 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 23,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,838.88/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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