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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 214.93 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 214.93 and 85.81 is: 118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 214.93 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/214.93 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 214.93 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 18,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,443.14/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.42

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