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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 214.37 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 214.37 and 100.07 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 214.37 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/214.37 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 214.37 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 21,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,451.47/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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