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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 214.24 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 214.24 and 85.31 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 214.24 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/214.24 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 214.24 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 18,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275.32/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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