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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 214.99 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 214.99 and 152.24 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 214.99 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/214.99 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 214.99 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 32,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730.08/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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