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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 214 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/214 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 214 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 23,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,858.86/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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