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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 214.49 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 214.49 and 139.93 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 214.49 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/214.49 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 214.49 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 30,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,013.40/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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