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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 213.51 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 213.51 and 111.31 is: 153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 213.51 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/213.51 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 213.51 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 23,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,765.80/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.28

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