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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 216.06 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 216.06 and 154.11 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 216.06 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/216.06 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 216.06 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 33,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.01/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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