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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 214.25 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 214.25 and 111.60 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 214.25 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/214.25 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 214.25 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 23,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,909.74/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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