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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.43 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.43 and 86.38 is: 119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.43 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.43 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.43 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 18,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.96/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.20

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