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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 213.99 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 213.99 and 111.49 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 213.99 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/213.99 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 213.99 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 23,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857.75/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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