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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.11, 214.23 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.11, 214.23 and 134.36 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.11 : 214.23 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.11/214.23 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.11x = 214.23 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.11x = 28,782.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,782.20/155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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