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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.84, 214.79 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.84, 214.79 and 139.46 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.84 : 214.79 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.84/214.79 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.84x = 214.79 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.84x = 29,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952.84/155.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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