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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.74, 214.38 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.74, 214.38 and 141.16 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.74 : 214.38 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.74/214.38 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.74x = 214.38 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.74x = 30,261.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261.88/155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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