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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 214.54 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 214.54 and 109 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 214.54 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/214.54 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 214.54 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 23,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,384.86/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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