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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 214.83 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 214.83 and 85.74 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 214.83 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/214.83 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 214.83 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 18,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418.45/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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