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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 213.93 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 213.93 and 134.64 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 213.93 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/213.93 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 213.93 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 28,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803.54/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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