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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 214.53 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 214.53 and 102.33 is: 141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 214.53 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/214.53 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 214.53 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 21,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952.85/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.18

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