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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 214.69 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 214.69 and 103.19 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 214.69 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/214.69 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 214.69 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 22,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153.35/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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