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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 213.99 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 213.99 and 102.60 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 213.99 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/213.99 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 213.99 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 21,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955.37/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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