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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 214.34 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 214.34 and 100.08 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 214.34 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/214.34 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 214.34 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 21,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,451.15/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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