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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 213.89 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 213.89 and 99.83 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 213.89 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/213.89 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 213.89 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 21,351.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351.07/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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