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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.20, 214.16 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.20, 214.16 and 111.76 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.20 : 214.16 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.20/214.16 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.20x = 214.16 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.20x = 23,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,934.52/155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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