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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 214.32 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 214.32 and 137.73 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 214.32 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/214.32 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 214.32 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 29,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.29/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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