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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 214.04 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 214.04 and 141.86 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 214.04 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/214.04 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 214.04 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 30,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,363.71/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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