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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.09 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.09 and 85.20 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.09 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.09 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.09 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 18,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240.75/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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