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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.20, 213.96 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.20, 213.96 and 141.52 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.20 : 213.96 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.20/213.96 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.20x = 213.96 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.20x = 30,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,279.62/155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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