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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.73, 214.98 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.73, 214.98 and 111.48 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.73 : 214.98 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.73/214.98 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.73x = 214.98 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.73x = 23,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965.97/155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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