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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 214.34 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 214.34 and 103.03 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 214.34 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/214.34 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 214.34 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 22,082.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082.40/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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