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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 215.06 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 215.06 and 85.91 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 215.06 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/215.06 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 215.06 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 18,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,474.30/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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