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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 214.48 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 214.48 and 137.04 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 214.48 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/214.48 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 214.48 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 29,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,392.34/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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