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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 214.98 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 214.98 and 99.74 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 214.98 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/214.98 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 214.98 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 21,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442.11/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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