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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 214.50 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 214.50 and 111.80 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 214.50 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/214.50 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 214.50 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 23,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,981.10/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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