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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 213.83 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 213.83 and 99.80 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 213.83 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/213.83 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 213.83 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 21,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339.74/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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