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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.40 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.40 and 85.43 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.40 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.40 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.40 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 18,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316.19/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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