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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.51, 214.42 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.51, 214.42 and 135.77 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.51 : 214.42 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.51/214.42 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.51x = 214.42 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.51x = 29,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,111.80/155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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