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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 214.04 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 214.04 and 115.27 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 214.04 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/214.04 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 214.04 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 24,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,672.39/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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