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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 214.59 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 214.59 and 138.12 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 214.59 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/214.59 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 214.59 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 29,639.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,639.17/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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