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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 213.25 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 213.25 and 139.65 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 213.25 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/213.25 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 213.25 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 29,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,778.60/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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