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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 214.97 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 214.97 and 137.48 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 214.97 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/214.97 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 214.97 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 29,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552.31/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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