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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 213.95 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 213.95 and 118.15 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 213.95 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/213.95 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 213.95 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 25,278.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,278.19/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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