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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 214.82 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 214.82 and 131.24 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 214.82 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/214.82 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 214.82 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 28,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192.98/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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