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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 213.92 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 213.92 and 134.64 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 213.92 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/213.92 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 213.92 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 28,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801.04/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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