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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 214.08 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 214.08 and 85.19 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 214.08 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/214.08 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 214.08 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 18,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,235.98/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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