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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 213.57 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 213.57 and 134.34 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 213.57 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/213.57 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 213.57 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 28,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,690.99/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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