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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 212.28 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 212.28 and 152.80 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 212.28 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/212.28 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 212.28 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 32,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,436.38/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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