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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 214.17 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 214.17 and 130.94 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 214.17 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/214.17 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 214.17 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 28,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,042.35/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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