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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 214.95 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 214.95 and 100.60 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 214.95 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/214.95 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 214.95 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 21,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.97/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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