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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 214.84 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 214.84 and 109.16 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 214.84 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/214.84 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 214.84 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 23,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451.95/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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