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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 214.49 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 214.49 and 111.93 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 214.49 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/214.49 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 214.49 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 24,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,007.31/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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