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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 214.33 and 102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 214.33 and 102.95 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 214.33 = 102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/214.33 = 102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 214.33 × 102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 22,063.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063.69/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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