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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 214.24 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 214.24 and 110.98 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 214.24 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/214.24 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 214.24 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 23,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,776.36/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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