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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 214.32 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 214.32 and 102.16 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 214.32 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/214.32 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 214.32 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 21,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,894.93/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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