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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.00, 213.48 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.00, 213.48 and 139.41 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.00 : 213.48 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.00/213.48 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.00x = 213.48 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.00x = 29,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,761.25/155.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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