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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 214 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 214 and 134.44 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 214 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/214 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 214 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 28,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,770.16/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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