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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 214.34 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 214.34 and 142.43 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 214.34 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/214.34 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 214.34 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 30,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527.73/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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