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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 213.98 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 213.98 and 138.92 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 213.98 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/213.98 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 213.98 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 29,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724.34/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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