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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 214.85 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 214.85 and 151.32 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 214.85 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/214.85 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 214.85 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 32,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,511.10/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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