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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.85, 214.82 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.85, 214.82 and 137.31 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.85 : 214.82 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.85/214.82 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.85x = 214.82 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.85x = 29,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,495.17/155.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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