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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.09 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.09 and 86.14 is: 118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.09 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.09 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.09 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 18,441.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441.71/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.87

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