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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.35, 214.27 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.35, 214.27 and 118.42 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.35 : 214.27 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.35/214.27 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.35x = 214.27 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.35x = 25,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373.85/155.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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