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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 214.65 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 214.65 and 136.79 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 214.65 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/214.65 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 214.65 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 29,361.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361.71/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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