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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 214.92 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 214.92 and 141.98 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 214.92 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/214.92 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 214.92 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 30,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,513.27/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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