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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.83, 215.08 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.83, 215.08 and 109.27 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.83 : 215.08 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.83/215.08 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.83x = 215.08 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.83x = 23,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502.24/155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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