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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 214.17 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 214.17 and 111.84 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 214.17 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/214.17 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 214.17 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 23,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952.77/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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