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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 213.95 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 213.95 and 99.80 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 213.95 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/213.95 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 213.95 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 21,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352.25/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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