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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 214.13 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 214.13 and 130.58 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 214.13 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/214.13 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 214.13 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 27,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959.37/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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