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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 215.16 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 215.16 and 85.98 is: 118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 215.16 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/215.16 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 215.16 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 18,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498.78/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.65

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