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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 215.25 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 215.25 and 109.31 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 215.25 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/215.25 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 215.25 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 23,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528.98/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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