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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 213.72 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 213.72 and 135.37 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 213.72 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/213.72 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 213.72 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 28,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931.28/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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