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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 213.82 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 213.82 and 115.76 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 213.82 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/213.82 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 213.82 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 24,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751.80/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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