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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 215.24 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 215.24 and 86.04 is: 118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 215.24 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/215.24 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 215.24 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 18,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519.06/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.72

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