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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 214.63 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 214.63 and 100.28 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 214.63 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/214.63 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 214.63 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 21,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,523.10/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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