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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 214.17 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 214.17 and 102.68 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 214.17 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/214.17 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 214.17 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 21,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989.90/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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