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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 213.96 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 213.96 and 99.82 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 213.96 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/213.96 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 213.96 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 21,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357.49/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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