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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 214.96 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 214.96 and 85.83 is: 118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 214.96 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/214.96 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 214.96 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 18,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.02/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.44

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