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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 214 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 214 and 103.44 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 214 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/214 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 214 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 22,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136.16/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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