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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 213.39 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 213.39 and 141.56 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 213.39 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/213.39 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 213.39 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 30,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207.49/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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