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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.33, 214.48 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.33, 214.48 and 139.76 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.33 : 214.48 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.33/214.48 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.33x = 214.48 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.33x = 29,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975.72/155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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