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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 214.23 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 214.23 and 88.85 is: 122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 214.23 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/214.23 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 214.23 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 19,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034.34/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.61

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