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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 214.11 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 214.11 and 118.41 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 214.11 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/214.11 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 214.11 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 25,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,352.77/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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