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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 214.77 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 214.77 and 134.79 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 214.77 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/214.77 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 214.77 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 28,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948.17/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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