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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 214.56 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 214.56 and 139.20 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 214.56 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/214.56 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 214.56 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 29,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866.75/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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