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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 214.35 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 214.35 and 86.32 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 214.35 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/214.35 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 214.35 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 18,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502.69/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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