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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 214.58 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 214.58 and 111.24 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 214.58 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/214.58 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 214.58 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 23,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,870.16/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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