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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.05 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.05 and 88.75 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.05 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.05 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.05 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 18,996.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996.94/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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