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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 214.56 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 214.56 and 154.04 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 214.56 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/214.56 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 214.56 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 33,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,050.82/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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