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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 214.76 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 214.76 and 103.05 is: 142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 214.76 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/214.76 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 214.76 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 22,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131.02/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.24

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