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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 214.82 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 214.82 and 118.27 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 214.82 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/214.82 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 214.82 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 25,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,406.76/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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