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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 213.82 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 213.82 and 138.84 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 213.82 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/213.82 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 213.82 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 29,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,686.42/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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