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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 214.18 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 214.18 and 135.38 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 214.18 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/214.18 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 214.18 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 28,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,995.69/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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