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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 214.88 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 214.88 and 111.46 is: 153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 214.88 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/214.88 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 214.88 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 23,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951.05/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.76

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