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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 215.24 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 215.24 and 134.97 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 215.24 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/215.24 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 215.24 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 29,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,050.27/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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