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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 214.33 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 214.33 and 118.39 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 214.33 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/214.33 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 214.33 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 25,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373.94/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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