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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 214.09 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 214.09 and 154.50 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 214.09 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/214.09 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 214.09 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 33,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,075.72/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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