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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 214.94 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 214.94 and 99.81 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 214.94 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/214.94 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 214.94 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 21,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,452.67/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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