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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 214.14 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 214.14 and 130.24 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 214.14 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/214.14 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 214.14 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 27,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890.35/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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