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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 215.25 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 215.25 and 111.80 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 215.25 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/215.25 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 215.25 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 24,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,064.95/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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