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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 213.46 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 213.46 and 134.18 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 213.46 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/213.46 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 213.46 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 28,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,642.44/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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