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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 214.10 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 214.10 and 102.65 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 214.10 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/214.10 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 214.10 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 21,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,975.78/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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