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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 214.07 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 214.07 and 86.13 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 214.07 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/214.07 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 214.07 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 18,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437.85/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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