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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 214.49 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 214.49 and 111.74 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 214.49 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/214.49 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 214.49 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 23,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,967.11/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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