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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 212.83 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 212.83 and 155.08 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 212.83 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/212.83 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 212.83 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 33,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005.68/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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