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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 214.63 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 214.63 and 103.16 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 214.63 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/214.63 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 214.63 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 22,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,141.23/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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