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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.70, 214.85 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.70, 214.85 and 85.75 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.70 : 214.85 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.70/214.85 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.70x = 214.85 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.70x = 18,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423.39/155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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