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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 215.26 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 215.26 and 86.05 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 215.26 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/215.26 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 215.26 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 18,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,522.85/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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