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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 214.59 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 214.59 and 99.48 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 214.59 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/214.59 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 214.59 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 21,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,347.41/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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