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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 214.26 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 214.26 and 134.60 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 214.26 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/214.26 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 214.26 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 28,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839.40/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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