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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 214.50 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 214.50 and 138.16 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 214.50 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/214.50 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 214.50 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 29,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635.32/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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