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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 214.67 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 214.67 and 103.02 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 214.67 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/214.67 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 214.67 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 22,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114.79/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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