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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 214.56 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 214.56 and 154.92 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 214.56 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/214.56 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 214.56 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 33,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.64/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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