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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 214.50 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 214.50 and 86.45 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 214.50 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/214.50 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 214.50 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 18,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,542.45/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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