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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 214.04 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 214.04 and 86.10 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 214.04 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/214.04 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 214.04 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 18,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,428.84/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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