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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 214.08 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 214.08 and 99.05 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 214.08 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/214.08 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 214.08 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 21,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204.62/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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