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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 214.02 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 214.02 and 99.92 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 214.02 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/214.02 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 214.02 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 21,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,383.81/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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