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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.63, 214.70 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.63, 214.70 and 103.20 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.63 : 214.70 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.63/214.70 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.63x = 214.70 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.63x = 22,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156.22/155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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