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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.00 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.00 and 99.86 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.00 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.00 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.00 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 21,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368.72/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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