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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 214.97 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 214.97 and 142.67 is: 196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 214.97 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/214.97 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 214.97 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 30,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,667.98/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.72

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