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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 214.11 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 214.11 and 118.35 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 214.11 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/214.11 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 214.11 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 25,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,339.92/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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