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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.31, 214.14 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.31, 214.14 and 99.96 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.31 : 214.14 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.31/214.14 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.31x = 214.14 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.31x = 21,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,405.43/155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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