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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 215.16 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 215.16 and 135.30 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 215.16 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/215.16 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 215.16 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 29,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,111.45/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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