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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 215.18 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 215.18 and 112.24 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 215.18 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/215.18 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 215.18 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 24,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.80/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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