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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 214.07 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 214.07 and 99.95 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 214.07 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/214.07 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 214.07 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 21,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,394.73/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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