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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 214.18 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 214.18 and 99.99 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 214.18 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/214.18 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 214.18 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 21,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,415.61/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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