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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.43, 214.16 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.43, 214.16 and 103.59 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.43 : 214.16 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.43/214.16 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.43x = 214.16 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.43x = 22,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,184.32/155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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