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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 213.84 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 213.84 and 102.58 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 213.84 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/213.84 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 213.84 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 21,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,935.17/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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