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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 214.83 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 214.83 and 111.99 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 214.83 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/214.83 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 214.83 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 24,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058.81/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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