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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.20, 213.76 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.20, 213.76 and 134.40 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.20 : 213.76 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.20/213.76 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.20x = 213.76 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.20x = 28,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729.34/155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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