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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 215.03 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 215.03 and 117.18 is: 161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 215.03 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/215.03 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 215.03 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 25,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197.22/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.62

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