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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 214.59 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 214.59 and 103.07 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 214.59 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/214.59 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 214.59 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 22,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117.79/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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