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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.55, 214.71 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.55, 214.71 and 103.08 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.55 : 214.71 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.55/214.71 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.55x = 214.71 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.55x = 22,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132.31/155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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