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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.37, 214.44 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.37, 214.44 and 99.32 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.37 : 214.44 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.37/214.44 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.37x = 214.44 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.37x = 21,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298.18/155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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