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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.78, 214.93 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.78, 214.93 and 100.55 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.78 : 214.93 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.78/214.93 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.78x = 214.93 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.78x = 21,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,611.34/155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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