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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 214.34 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 214.34 and 103.59 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 214.34 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/214.34 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 214.34 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 22,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.96/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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