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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.95, 215.43 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.95, 215.43 and 109.45 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.95 : 215.43 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.95/215.43 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.95x = 215.43 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.95x = 23,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578.81/155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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