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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 214.10 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 214.10 and 102.72 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 214.10 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/214.10 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 214.10 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 21,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,992.35/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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