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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 214.92 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 214.92 and 134.85 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 214.92 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/214.92 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 214.92 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 28,981.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981.96/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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