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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 214.36 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 214.36 and 85.40 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 214.36 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/214.36 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 214.36 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 18,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305.27/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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