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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 214.50 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 214.50 and 134.82 is: 185.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 214.50 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/214.50 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 214.50 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 28,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918.89/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.95

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