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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 213.80 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 213.80 and 136.53 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 213.80 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/213.80 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 213.80 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 29,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189.43/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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