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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 213.96 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 213.96 and 142.88 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 213.96 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/213.96 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 213.96 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 30,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,570.60/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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