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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 214.08 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 214.08 and 118.26 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 214.08 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/214.08 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 214.08 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 25,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,317.10/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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