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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 214.02 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 214.02 and 85.15 is: 117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 214.02 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/214.02 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 214.02 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 18,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223.80/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.51

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