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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 213.91 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 213.91 and 111.45 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 213.91 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/213.91 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 213.91 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 23,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,840.27/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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