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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 214.52 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 214.52 and 118.60 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 214.52 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/214.52 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 214.52 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 25,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442.82/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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