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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 214.14 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 214.14 and 102.66 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 214.14 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/214.14 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 214.14 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 21,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983.61/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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