Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 214 and 111.49
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 155.08, 214 and 111.49 is: 153.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155.08 : 214 = 111.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155.08/214 = 111.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155.08x = 214 × 111.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155.08x = 23,858.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,858.86/155.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153.85
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