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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.17 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.17 and 99.18 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.17 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.17 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.17 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 21,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,241.38/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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