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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.99, 213.59 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.99, 213.59 and 111.25 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.99 : 213.59 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.99/213.59 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.99x = 213.59 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.99x = 23,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,761.89/154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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