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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 214.14 and 142.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 214.14 and 142.12 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 214.14 = 142.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/214.14 = 142.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 214.14 × 142.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 30,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,433.58/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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