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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 214.22 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 214.22 and 130.76 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 214.22 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/214.22 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 214.22 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 28,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011.41/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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