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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 214.22 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 214.22 and 99.96 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 214.22 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/214.22 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 214.22 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 21,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,413.43/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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