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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 214.17 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 214.17 and 99.84 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 214.17 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/214.17 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 214.17 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 21,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382.73/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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