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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 214.16 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 214.16 and 102.72 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 214.16 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/214.16 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 214.16 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 21,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998.52/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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